UNC makes top six for 2027 five-star center Darius Wabbington

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Last updated Jun 30, 2026

UNC makes top six for 2027 five-star center Darius Wabbington
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North Carolina has made the top six for five-star center Darius Wabbington, who announced his list on June 30, 2026. Wabbington, a 6-foot-11 player from Sunnyslope in Phoenix, is the No. 13 recruit nationally and No. 3 center for the 2027 class according to 247Sports. His final six programs include Arizona, Kentucky, Indiana, Louisville, and Texas. Wabbington has scheduled visits to Louisville on September 11, Arizona on September 25, and Texas on October 9, with no visit to UNC currently planned. The Tar Heels are looking to strengthen their recruiting under new coach Michael Malone.

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  • Darius Wabbington cuts list to Arizona, UNC, Kentucky, Indiana, Louisville, and Texas.
  • Ranking: No. 13 overall, No. 3 center in 2027 class per 247Sports.
  • Wabbington is 6-foot-11, 245 pounds, plays at Sunnyslope High School.
  • Official visits to Louisville, Arizona, and Texas are scheduled.
  • No visit to UNC has been arranged as of now.
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  • 10:15 PMYahoo SportsUNC basketball makes cut for five-star center in 2027 class
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The UNC basketball program made the top six for five-star center Darius Wabbington.

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